[2013] Poetry – Elizabeth Bishop Aoife O’Driscoll www.aoifesnotes.com Elizabeth Bishop – Brief Biography Elizabeth Bishop was born in Massachusetts in 1911. Her father died when she was a baby‚ and his death caused Bishop’s mother to have a mental breakdown. When Bishop was five her mother was permanently institutionalised and was never reunited with her daughter. Bishop’s maternal grandparents took care of her and she spent her early childhood with them on their farm in Nova Scotia. Bishop
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In Arthur Miller’s The Crucible‚ John Proctor plays the role of a tragic hero. During the hysteria in Salem‚ he managed to keep his wits about him despite previous mistakes that he made. Proctor’s affair with Abigail and his strength to keep from blackening the names of his friends make him a tragic hero. Proctor’s affair with Abigail results in trouble for him throughout the play. The affair caused the witch-hunts because Abby did not want anyone to have John if she could not. Miller includes
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Queen Elizabeth l Research Paper TJ Sheats Augusta‚ Paine College Queen Elizabeth had a 45 year reign which was considered one of the most glorious reigns in English history. Her reign also included many famous accomplishments she had in 1554 during her reign. Accomplishments like ending the war with France and was a diplomatic genius in handling European countries. She also brought back the Church of England‚ by signing law called the "Religious Settlement" which was refused to ever marry
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Queen Elizabeth: Influential‚ Inspiring‚ and Intelligent Queen Elizabeth was thought of as one of the greatest rulers of England. Throughout Queen Elizabeth’s life‚ religion always played a huge role‚ since she was brought up Protestant. However‚ during the time of her reign‚ religion was very controversial. Being the Queen‚ it was expected of Elizabeth to marry and have children to take the throne once she passed. Queen Elizabeth‚ however‚ valued her independence and chose not to marry‚ which led
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The Consolidation of Elizabeth’s Rule‚ 1558-71 Succession and Settlement Legally a simple succession: defined by Henry VIII‚ Mary had named Elizabeth as her successor‚ Philip of Spain had recognised Elizabeth by sending his envoy‚ Count of Feria‚ to see Elizabeth a month before Mary’s death A key aim of Elizabeth’s was to retain the prerogative powers of the Crown: the rights to call‚ suspend and dissolve parliament; declare war and make peace; appoint and dismiss ministers and judges; determine
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mass hysteria. The reactions to the mass hysteria exacerbate the problem. In The Crucible‚ religion is woven into everyday life. If you did not follow one of the rules‚ that can be used as evidence for much greater sin‚ the exact result for John Proctor. In Salem during the witch trials‚ to be accused was to be guilty. To be guilty meant death. And the only way to avoid death was to confess. Reputation is the way that other people identify and see you. By being accused‚ your reputation is on the
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John Proctor was a main character in Arthur Miller’s "The Crucible." He was a farmer in Salem‚ Massachusetts in the 1600’s. He was put to death when he would not admit to practicing witchcraft. Minister Dimmesdale was a main character in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s "The Scarlet Letter." He fathered a child out of wedlock in a sinful relationship‚ and fell to his death when he couldn’t take the guilt any longer. John Proctor and Minister Dimmesdale had several things in common‚ but also had several
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her house for things out of my control. John Proctor is in love with me‚ and she is envious of such a thing. Elizabeth has blackened my name throughout the village and‚ worst of all‚ made John bend at her will. No matter how much I plead‚ he will not come close to me‚ even if it kills him. I wish that he would look up at my window and be proud of doing so. I said I have more than hope in us‚ but I am starting to think it’s not true as long as Elizabeth is alive. Would the Lord please forgive me for
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circumstances? What led her to reside with her uncle? Indicate where you find this information. She is an orphan. Her broken relationship with Goody Proctor led to her living with her uncle. I found out this information through reading Abigail’s and Parris conversation. 3. What relationship exists between Abigail and Proctor? How do you know this? Proctor loved Abigail in a very peculiar way. 4. When Mrs. Putnam enters the story‚ how do the stage directions characterize her
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starts out and it describes the relationship between John Proctor and Abigail Williams. Although it does not happen in the book‚ it is known that John Proctor and Abigail Williams have an affair. Abigail Williams is in love with John Proctor and is willing to do anything to marry him or to keep the relationship going. So within the first few scenes of the book‚ John Proctor is told by his housekeeper‚ Mary‚ that his wife‚ Goody Proctor‚ has been accused of being a witch. Although Mary is sworn
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